Requirements
Medical Office Assistant
Admission Requirements
- submit proof of a letter grade of "C" or higher in English 12 or English 12 First Peoples; or ENGL 092, or ENGL 103, or ELD 092, or assessment;
- submit proof of keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute with 5 or fewer errors (Camosun College assessment required*).
*Speed and technique requirements must have been assessed by Camosun College not more than 12 months prior to the start of the Medical Office Assistant program. The School of Business offers keyboarding speed assessments through Continuing Education for a fee of $25.
Note: Computer familiarity prior to beginning the program is helpful. Courses require out-of-class work on a computer; home access to a computer is helpful but not required. Computer labs are available seven days a week.
If you’re missing some prerequisites, don’t worry! Alternative secondary school prerequisites and general upgrading are available right here at Camosun College. There are many options for you to consider:
Participation Requirements
- The program offers an optional three-week practicum, which normally occurs during the first weeks of the spring semester.
- The program has a demanding full-time schedule and students are strongly advised to avoid commitments that might interfere with their successful completion of the program.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all program courses with a grade of "C" or higher to be eligible for the Certificate in Medical Office Assistant.
- Students must successfully complete the practicum with a grade of "C" or higher to be eligible for the Certificate in Medical Office Assistant, with practicum endorsement.
- A minimum of 25% of the courses must be completed through Camosun College.
